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Add 56/21 and 15/96

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 15/96

56/21 + 15/96 is 271/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   56/21 = 56 × 32/21 × 32 = 1792/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/672 + 105/672 = 1792 + 105/672 = 1897/672
5. 1897/672 simplified gives 271/96
6. So, 56/21 + 15/96 = 271/96
   In mixed form: 279/96

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